2018 Dubai Beach Soccer Cup: Iran defeats Russia 4-2 in Final

2018 Dubai Beach Soccer Cup: Iran defeats Russia 4-2 in Final

Iran have won the 2018 Intercontinental Beach Soccer Cup in Dubai in style after a 4-2 victory over Russia in the final match.

The Iranian side had a quick start and took the lead just over 2 minutes into the match when Mostafa Kiaani headed the ball into the net.

The 2nd came a few minutes later when Mohammad Massoumi Zadeh scored from close range. And Iran’s goalkeeper Hamid Behzad-pour made it 3-nil before the break rippling the net with a long range screamer.

The Russians pulled a goal back in the 2nd half but Massoumi Zadeh scored his 2nd goal of the night to put the match beyond reach. Russia scored their 2nd goal later on but it was too little too late.